The House of Representatives has launched a probe into alleged certificate racketeering by officials of Federal Government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies involved with Nigerian students.
Rep. Abubakar Fulata, Chairman of the Joint Committee on Certificate Racketeering, pledged to address this issue during the committee’s session in Abuja.
He emphasized the potential harm such racketeering could cause to the healthcare system and various sectors of the economy.
The House assigned its Committees on University Education, Interior Foreign Affairs, and Youth Development to probe the matter and provide a report.
Fulata stressed the importance of uncovering the root of this illicit activity and urged cooperation from MDAs and relevant stakeholders to achieve a resolution.
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A Nigerian reporter, Umar Audu, previously obtained a degree from a university in Cotonou, Benin Republic, within six weeks and participated in the National Youth Service Corps scheme.
Audu accused unnamed Ministry of Education officials of being part of the racketeering syndicate, sparking widespread criticism.
Fulata proposed identifying officials of MDAs and students involved in such institutions over the past ten years.
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